Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City boss Mancini reveals disappointment at suspended Vieira
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has revealed his disappointment at January signing Patrick Vieira after the Frenchman was banned for three matches for kicking out at an opposition player.[LNB]Vieira fell to the ground under attention from Stoke City's Glenn Whelan during Tuesday's Premier League match and jabbed out a foot that caught the midfielder in the groin. [LNB]Former Arsenal man Vieira escaped punishment from the referee at the time but was slapped with an FA charge for violent conduct.[LNB] Double trouble: Vieira kicks out at Glenn Whelan resulting in a three-match ban (above), while Martin Petrov is also sidelined with a knee injury (below)[LNB] He will miss this weekend's match against Liverpool as well the FA Cup fifth-round replay versus Stoke and Premier League match at Chelsea. [LNB]Mancini said: 'Patrick made a mistake as far as I am concerned. He will now miss three important matches. It is a big problem for me, as he is experienced, and for Patrick as he needs games.'[LNB]There was a double blow for City fans with news winger Martin Petrov will miss up to a month with a knee injury.[LNB]Petrov has started just one of City's last four outings in all competitions and came off the bench in their midweek draw at Stoke.[LNB]He is unlikely to return until the middle of March. [LNB] Vieira banned for three matches after accepting charge over kick on WhelanStoke star Whelan thankful for small tackle after 'lucky' Vieira ding-dongMourinho set to be at centre of summer tug-of-war between Man City and RealCraig Bellamy could be back against Liverpool, claims Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini as he plays down rift with strikerTevez and Vieira to miss Manchester City's showdown with LiverpoolMANCHESTER CITY FC
